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Suspect at correspondents’ dinner likely targeted Trump and top officials

13 Sept 13:18 Key points summarised by AI

A gunman, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, attempted to breach the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, with officials believing he targeted President Donald Trump and his administration.
Allen traveled cross-country from California, armed with two firearms, and was tackled while trying to storm the ballroom, resulting in shots being fired.
A Secret Service officer was shot in a bullet-resistant vest but is expected to make a full recovery; the suspect is in custody and faces multiple charges.
The chaotic incident led to President Trump being hurried off stage and guests taking cover, ultimately causing the event to be scrapped for the night.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.